Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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